Page 116 - NWF November Updates

Copyrighted Information

Use of the NWF photocopiers, computers, email system, or other equipment capable of

reproducing images to copy and/or transmit any software programs, documents, or other
information protected by the copyright laws is prohibited by federal law and may subject you
and NWF to civil and criminal penalties. Never copy software programs of any kind without
express authorization. Never accept copies of any software programs without authorization.

Lobbying Reports

If your position at NWF involves contacts with federal, state, or local government officials and
legislators, you may be required to complete a weekly lobbying report. Consult your
supervisor or the General Counsel's office for further information.

Election Related Activities

As a charitable organization recognized as exempt from federal taxation under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the National Wildlife Federation is prohibited from
engaging in any partisan political activity or electoral politics. This means that NWF cannot

participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any
candidate for public office. This applies to federal, state, and local electoral campaigns.
NWF employees must avoid giving any appearance of NWF participation in any political
activity. In the workplace or at NWF events, employees cannot display current campaign
posters or placards endorsing or opposing a candidate, wear campaign buttons, or use NWF
property, such as email, phones, or faxes, to conduct personal political activities.
NWF employees are entitled to exercise their rights as citizens and work in support of or

against any candidate, but they must do so as private individuals on their own time and with
their own resources and equipment. If an NWF employee exercises his or her right to
campaign as a private citizen, he or she should not use NWF as an identifier. NWF is a
nonpartisan organization and our credibility and tax exempt status depend upon our ability to
comply with and respect this ban on election-related activities. Questions and concerns can

be directed to the Office of General Counsel.